There are about 21062 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Italy. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
This project a European observational study on the incidence and characteristics of chronic post surgical pain (CPSP). Research Questions - What is the incidence of chronic post surgical pain (CPSP) in Europe? - What are the risk factors of chronic post surgical pain (CPSP) related to surgery, patient and anaesthesia management? - What are the difference in incidence and risk factors in different European countries?
Evidence supporting use of bioabsorbable polymer drug eluting stents (BP-DES) is uncertain. Thus the investigators planned a meta-analysis to compare outcomes of BP-DES versus PP-DES in obstructive coronary artery disease.
The overall purpose of the study is to determine if MEDI-551, when used in combination with salvage chemotherapy (bendamustine) in patients with relapsed or refractory CLL who are not eligible for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT), has superior efficacy compared to rituximab in the same population.
Compare safety of Lacosamide (LCM) to Carbamazepine Controlled-Release (CBZ-CR) as monotherapy in newly or recently newly diagnosed subjects with primary safety variables including spontaneous reports of Adverse Events (AEs), withdrawal of subjects due to AEs, reporting of Serious AEs (SAEs).
Serum levels of isolated anti-thyroperoxidase (TPOab) and anti-thyreoglobulin (Tgab) autoantibodies are strongly associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and premature deliveries in euthyroid pregnant women. Replacement of thyroxine (LT4) or other supplementations in euthyroid-Ab positivity during pregnancy has not been established. The development of a safe and effective intervention that modulates inappropriate inflammatory responses could be a very important component of prevention against adverse health outcomes during pregnancy. The anti-oxidant Selenium (Se) suppresses autoimmune destruction of thyrocytes and at daily dose of 200 mcg and 100 mcg decreases titers of serum TPOAb and TgAb also in Se-non-deficient patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT). The use of Se in AIT has been shown to reduce the incidence of postpartum thyroiditis and hypothyroidism. Women with recurrent pregnancy loss had lower Se levels and Se deficiency has been implicated in the pathogenesis of AIT and in the impairment of T/B cell-mediated immunity. The purpose of the present study is performed to establish the effect of Se supplementation in euthyroid women with AIT (pregnant and in whom embryo transfer is expected within 60 days) on Ab trend, thyroid function and structure, implantation rates, pregnancy rates, pregnancy outcome and number of obstetrical, fetal and neonatal complications.
Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and Clopidogrel for at least one year is essential in patients following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug eluting stent(s. Interindividual variability in platelet response to clopidogrel has been reported, with several mechanisms being implicated for high post-clopidogrel treatment PR. High on-treatment platelet reactivity (HTPR) is associated with an increased risk of adverse events after PCI. Studies in patients on chronic clopidogrel treatment are scarce, mainly in diabetic patients where HTPR is frequently present and independently predictive of adverse events. Optimization of platelet inhibition in patients with HTPR by increasing clopidogrel or alternatively, by more potent P2Y12 inhibitors is a controversial issue, mostly studied in post PCI patients, while no data exist, to the best of the investigators knowledge, in stable patients on chronic clopidogrel treatment. Therefore all HTPR patients, that will accept to participate, will be enrolled will randomize (Day 0) in a 1:1 ratio to either clopidogrel 150 mg a day, or prasugrel 10 mg a day, until Day 14 post randomization. A 14 ± 2 day visit will be performed for PR measurement and safety evaluation, with the blood sample being will be obtained 16-18 hours after the last study-drug dose, will follow by crossover directly to the alternate therapy for an additional 14 days without an intervening washout period. At Day 28 ± 2 patients will return for the clinical and laboratory assessment as did on Day 14 visit.
This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib (CP-690,550) in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who have failed or be intolerant to one of following treatments for ulcerative colitis: oral steroids, azathiopurine/6-mercaptopurine, or anti-TNF-alpha therapy.
Bleeding occurring during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI has now emerged as one of the most common complication of PCI and adversely affect in-hospital, short- and long-term outcome.As bivalirudin proved its effectiveness in decreasing haemorrhagic events during PCI, its administration may be advocated in subjects deemed at high risk of bleeding.Objective of the present trial is to compare the safety and effectiveness of procedural use of bivalirudin in comparison to unfractionated heparin (UFH) in patients undergoing PCI deemed at high risk of procedural bleeding.
Aims of the study: This is a single blind randomized-controlled trial to test the feasibility and the effects of a task oriented training on locomotor function, mobility and balance in multiple sclerosis subjects with moderate gait impairments (EDSS 4 - 5,5). The control group will not be treated with a specific physical therapy (usual care). Subjects and methods: 60 multiple sclerosis patients will be recruited in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic (Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara). Informed consent will be obtained. Participants will be randomized to (TOCT) task-oriented training (experimental group) or usual care (control group) through a randomization stratification approach, according to a block randomization of 6. The experimental group will receive 10 task-oriented training sessions over 2 weeks (5 sessions/week=intensive training). Three subjects with a supervisor physiotherapist will take part at the TOCT. Feasibility outcome will be measured with a specific questionnaire. Treatment efficacy outcome measures will be clinical test for gait speed (10m walking test), walking endurance (six minute walking test), balance (Dynamic Gait Index) and mobility (Time Up and Go Test); a structured interview for the performance(Lower Extremity Mal); self-assessment questionnaire for motor fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale FSS), multiple sclerosis physical and psychological impact (multiple sclerosis impact scale MSIS-29), walking ability (multiple sclerosis walking scale MSWS-12). Outcome measures will be assessed the week before the treatment (T0), after the treatment (T1) and at 3 months follow-up (T2) to evaluate treatments retention, by a clinician blinded to the treatment.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether injections of Botulinum toxin type A into muscles of the leg are effective in treating patients with increased muscle tension/uncontrollable muscle stiffness (spasticity) after a stroke.